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Advocating for people seeking asylum to be treated fairly in Australia

Ed Krutsch, Friday, 3rd May 2024 -  Jana Favero is a regular spokesperson in breaking news on human rights and refugee policy on and offshore. She contributes comment to major publications: Fairfax, ABC national and…

Committing to purpose

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Thursday, 18th May 2023 -  A stalwart of the social sector, Peter McNamara has helped shape the vision of recognisable charities including the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Good Shepherd Microfinance and…

2022 federal budget wrap

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Wednesday, 26th October 2022 -  The final verdicts are in, with climate, housing and families coming out on top, while the sector criticised a lack of funding for refugee services, NDIS and social welfare. The Albanese…

Changemaker

A lifelong advocate for refugees

Wendy Williams, Friday, 17th June 2022 -  As director of advocacy and campaigns at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Jana Favero is determined to keep advocating until people seeking asylum are treated fairly in Australia.…

Fundraising’s best and brightest share their journeys

Contributor, Tuesday, 14th June 2022 -  “If an opportunity presents itself and the time is right for you, go for it” A packed crowd filled the room at FIA Conference 2022 to hear from three of the country’s best young fundraisers…

Seeking asylum: ‘I don’t believe you can lock up someone’s brain’

Contributor, Tuesday, 30th November 2021 -  A new book from Black Inc. in partnership with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Seeking Asylum: Our Stories, captures the stories of those who have lived experience of seeking asylum.…

Medevac Bill Victory a ‘Tipping Point’ For Refugee Policy in Australia

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th February 2019 -  Refugee advocates believe the success of the medical evacuation bill will be a tipping point for asylum seeker policy in Australia, after the opposition and crossbenchers handed…

Community Groups Slam Government’s Medical Review Panel Proposal

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th February 2019 -  Refugee advocates have slammed a government proposal for an independent medical review panel to oversee transfers of asylum seekers, concerned it would still give bureaucrats …

Outcry Over Planned Booting of MSF on Nauru

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 9th October 2018 -  Refugee advocacy groups fear the health conditions of refugees and asylum seekers will deteriorate following revelations a vital health organisation is being ordered off Nauru.  …

‘Potatoes For Dutton’ Campaign Aims to Raise $5,000 for Refugees

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 24th August 2018 -  A group encouraging Australians to buy a potato to send to Liberal MP Peter Dutton’s office says they will soon “wrap up the campaign”, while aiming to raise $5,000 for refugees on Nauru.…

Alarm as Government Begins Cuts to Asylum Seeker Support Services

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 27th June 2018 -  Refugee organisations are urging the prime minister to put an immediate end to what they are calling a “cruel, inhuman and illogical policy”, as the government begins rolling out …

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